coney dog sauce recipe
Learn how to make Coney dog sauce recipe that’s better than your favorite diner’s! Bold, savory, and perfect for hot dogs and fries.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 ratio recommended
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onions
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
Brown the Meat
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces. Brown for about 6-8 minutes, until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add Aromatics & Seasonings
- Stir in diced onions and cook until they become translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add the spices: chili powder, paprika, turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar. Stir to combine, coating the beef and onions evenly with the spices.
Simmer for Flavor
- Add tomato sauce and water, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken as it cooks.
Adjust and Serve
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more chili powder or brown sugar. Serve the coney dog sauce generously over hot dogs and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 4g